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Release Year1961
Runtime0h 57m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Crime
Votes6
DirectorVernon Sewell
WritersEric Paice, Malcolm Hulke
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsThe Man in the Back Seat
About The Man in the Back Seat
Two thugs rob a bookmaker as he leaves a dog track with his winnings, but complications begin to arise when they discover that his case full of money is chained to his wrist.
Directed by Vernon Sewell, The Man in the Back Seat leans on a strong ensemble — Derren Nesbitt, Keith Faulkner, Carol White — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1961.
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